More than two-thirds of adults and one-third of children in America are obese or at risk for obesity. To reverse this epidemic, we must identify the policy and environmental changes that lead to increased physical activity and better nutrition. We also must support the advocacy that will result in widespread adoption of those policies.
Obesity/Childhood Obesity
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Teaming Up to Address Childhood Obesity in Rural Washington State
January 14, 2009 | Program Result
The Washington Health Foundation funded three projects in rural areas of Washington State that addressed childhood obesity by changing policy, the environment or individual behavior. RWJF provided a matching grant.
Nutrition-Labeling Regulation Impacts on Restaurant Environments
November 1, 2012 | Journal Article
A restaurant nutrition-labeling regulation was accompanied by some, but not uniform, improvements in two counties—one regulated and one nonregulated.
Impact of School District Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Policies on Student Beverage Exposure and Consumption in Middle Schools
September 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This study, part of a supplement presenting a series of obesity-related studies, found that students in Washington state school districts with more precise regulations of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) consumed less SSBs.
Translating Research to Policy Through Health Impact Assessment in Clark County, Washington
February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Extensive research that outlined key associations between the built environment and physical activity formed the basis for policy recommendations to city planners in Clark County, Washington.
Evaluating the Walking School Bus Program in Low-Income Neighborhoods
March 24, 2011 | Story
"Early in my medical training I started to realize that so many kids who were overweight or obese were obviously not getting enough physical activity, and it was disproportionally affecting minority kids," Mendoza recalls.
Students at a Seattle Elementary School Love Their Fruits and Vegetables
January 27, 2009 | Program Result
In the cafeteria and the classroom, a nutritionist teaches students at T.T. Minor Elementary School about healthy eating and encourages them to eat the fruits and vegetables that are available throughout the school day.
New YMCA Program Uses Coaching and Relationship Building to Promote Healthy Behaviors in Sedentary Adults
November 14, 2004 | Program Result
The YMCA of Santa Clara Valley joined with YMCAs in four other western cities in conducting an exploratory study of Total Health Plus+, a comprehensive nutrition and exercise program that helps sedentary adults adopt and sustain healthier lifestyles.
Active Seattle
December 1, 2009 | Journal Article
Although the successes of Active Seattle, a partnership of a pedestrian advocacy group and the City of Seattle's transportation and public health units, reflect citywide change that could increase walking over time, a local assessment reports there are still barriers that require the initiative to modify its methods and broaden its programmatic approach.
Seattle/King County, Wash.
December 2, 2008 | Story
Seattle/King County, Wash. community is among 50 sites making changes in national initiative to prevent obesity.
Seattle-Area Affordable Housing Community Planting Gardens, Building Sidewalks
November 22, 2011 | Story
Winning Strategies in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity.